Home and Auto Mansionmania Tournament: Round 2, Heat 1 and Round 1 Map

**Rain Man** · 11-03-2021, 07:48 PM

As some discussion fodder from Round 1, I've enclosed a map showing our Round 2 contestants. Apparently we really like Florida and California, along with the West and New England. Note that the US Virgin Islands is still in the competition and isn't shown on the map. Looking through the list, we've picked some juggernauts who will duke it out in Round 2.

Mansionmania continues with our 32 2nd-round contestants. You will choose among each pair of houses with the following assumptions:

The purchase price for you is $0.
All maintenance, utilities, property taxes, HOA fees, and cleaning is included.
You must live in the home for the rest of your life.
You can't travel more than 100 miles from home (via google maps drive time) other than 1 two-week vacation each year.
You get $250,000 per year as a living allowance
You get an additional living allowance at the cheaper home, which will be valued at 1% of any cost difference annually. I will note this amount in the poll.
You get the furnishings. If unfurnished, you get an allowance that will give you mid-grade furniture in every room.
You get any vehicles in the garage. But only the garage - nothing parked outside.

I encourage you to click on the maps in the listings to see the general location and neighborhood.

Also, I will only enter contestants if they have a sufficient number of photos to judge, as determined by me.

Your entries in this heat are:

Georgia:

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...4_M94996-11832

South Carolina:

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...5_M67832-39919

**Rain Man** · 11-03-2021, 07:53 PM

My voting:

South Carolina is nice, but I don't really need beaches and I'm not really into beach-house interior design.

The Georgia house is double the size, and I really like the style. It's on a lot of acreage, and even though it doesn't have a pool it's a clear winner for me in this heat.

I like that Georgia house more than I remember. It's really nice.

eDave · 11-03-2021, 07:55 PM

That's one hell of a home in Georgia. I prefer the S. Carolina one though. Sand will be a constant issue with how damned windy that area is though. Sometimes that blowing sand feels like a sand blaster and no amount of effort to keep it outside the home wprks and it will blast the paint right off the wood.

jd1020 · 11-03-2021, 08:01 PM

How's it looking for a house with a horse barn to take home the title?

**Bearcat** · 11-03-2021, 08:10 PM

Georgia, pretty easy choice given the similar weather.

**Dartgod** · 11-03-2021, 08:14 PM

I like the Georgia house better, but still voted SC due to the abundance of golf courses in the area.

MagicHef · 11-03-2021, 08:27 PM

I can’t stand the Georgia house. Even with the larger house and lot, I’d always be thinking about how much I hated my house. SC it is.

**Rain Man** · 11-03-2021, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd1020

How's it looking for a house with a horse barn to take home the title?

I'd find some amish people and give it to them. If I can't do that, I'd probably make it into a gym.

Oh! Indoor pool! Insulate it and add an indoor pool. I'd have to save some pennies from my stipend, but I could do it.

**Buehler445** · 11-03-2021, 09:20 PM

Voted against Georgia in the last round. I just don't think I could roll up to that house and not feel like a pretentious douche.

SC and the money please.

jd1020 · 11-03-2021, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'd find some amish people and give it to them. If I can't do that, I'd probably make it into a gym.

Oh! Indoor pool! Insulate it and add an indoor pool. I'd have to save some pennies from my stipend, but I could do it.

The amish would probably show up and look at the construction and walk away.

EPodolak · 11-03-2021, 09:27 PM

Common that I prefer the location of one and the house of the other. This time the location on the coast outdoes that opulent home in GA, but barely.

**Bowser** · 11-03-2021, 09:31 PM

That Georgia house, while amazing, seems to be a mashup of houses from Gone with the Wind and Interview with the Vampire and it's overwhelming. And what is up with the Umbrella Corporation's symbol in the middle of the foyer, anyway? Bad juju in that house.

The SC is way more muted and frankly almost boring for the price, but give me the beach, golf, and extra money.

**wazu** · 11-03-2021, 10:04 PM

I'll take the South Carolina ocean view over the pretentious over-the-top Georgia house that doesn't have one.

Hoover · 11-03-2021, 10:27 PM

SC plus a half million bucks, yeah I think I could make that work.

GA is cool, but I couldn't live in something like that.

lawrenceRaider · 11-04-2021, 06:42 AM

There are elements of the GA home and property that I like better than the SC home, but there are also a lot of elements of the GA home that I outright hate.

Taking the SC home and they money.

ETA: just a straight shot down the water would put Savannah, GA in range, if I had a boat would that count in the rules for this contest?

View Poll Results: Which one do you pick?
Georgia, plus $250,000 annual stipend.	16	29.09%
South Carolina, plus $557,500 annual stipend	39	70.91%
Gosh, I can't decide.	0	0%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

11-03-2021, 07:48 PM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-662449 VARSITY	Mansionmania Tournament: Round 2, Heat 1 and Round 1 Map As some discussion fodder from Round 1, I've enclosed a map showing our Round 2 contestants. Apparently we really like Florida and California, along with the West and New England. Note that the US Virgin Islands is still in the competition and isn't shown on the map. Looking through the list, we've picked some juggernauts who will duke it out in Round 2. Mansionmania continues with our 32 2nd-round contestants. You will choose among each pair of houses with the following assumptions: The purchase price for you is $0. All maintenance, utilities, property taxes, HOA fees, and cleaning is included. You must live in the home for the rest of your life. You can't travel more than 100 miles from home (via google maps drive time) other than 1 two-week vacation each year. You get $250,000 per year as a living allowance You get an additional living allowance at the cheaper home, which will be valued at 1% of any cost difference annually. I will note this amount in the poll. You get the furnishings. If unfurnished, you get an allowance that will give you mid-grade furniture in every room. You get any vehicles in the garage. But only the garage - nothing parked outside. I encourage you to click on the maps in the listings to see the general location and neighborhood. Also, I will only enter contestants if they have a sufficient number of photos to judge, as determined by me. Your entries in this heat are: Georgia: https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...4_M94996-11832 South Carolina: https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...5_M67832-39919 Attached Thumbnails
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11-03-2021, 07:53 PM	#2
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-662449 VARSITY	My voting: South Carolina is nice, but I don't really need beaches and I'm not really into beach-house interior design. The Georgia house is double the size, and I really like the style. It's on a lot of acreage, and even though it doesn't have a pool it's a clear winner for me in this heat. I like that Georgia house more than I remember. It's really nice. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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11-03-2021, 07:55 PM	#3
eDave Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Casino cash: $9998560	That's one hell of a home in Georgia. I prefer the S. Carolina one though. Sand will be a constant issue with how damned windy that area is though. Sometimes that blowing sand feels like a sand blaster and no amount of effort to keep it outside the home wprks and it will blast the paint right off the wood.
Posts: 53,803

11-03-2021, 08:01 PM	#4
jd1020 In Search of a Life Join Date: Nov 2010 Casino cash: $6952645	How's it looking for a house with a horse barn to take home the title?
Posts: 24,526

11-03-2021, 08:10 PM	#5
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $-1055069	Georgia, pretty easy choice given the similar weather.
Posts: 59,612

11-03-2021, 08:14 PM	#6
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $3610000	I like the Georgia house better, but still voted SC due to the abundance of golf courses in the area. __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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11-03-2021, 08:27 PM	#7
MagicHef The Seated Villain Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle Casino cash: $520247	I can’t stand the Georgia house. Even with the larger house and lot, I’d always be thinking about how much I hated my house. SC it is. __________________ With a sack in 61% of his games, SB MVP Von Miller is the most consistent pass rusher in NFL history.
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11-03-2021, 09:20 PM	#9
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $-1575266	Voted against Georgia in the last round. I just don't think I could roll up to that house and not feel like a pretentious douche. SC and the money please.
Posts: 60,010

11-03-2021, 09:27 PM	#11
EPodolak Spooky Action Join Date: Dec 2003 Casino cash: $-1167442	Common that I prefer the location of one and the house of the other. This time the location on the coast outdoes that opulent home in GA, but barely.
Posts: 6,720

11-03-2021, 09:31 PM	#12
Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $-188384	That Georgia house, while amazing, seems to be a mashup of houses from Gone with the Wind and Interview with the Vampire and it's overwhelming. And what is up with the Umbrella Corporation's symbol in the middle of the foyer, anyway? Bad juju in that house. The SC is way more muted and frankly almost boring for the price, but give me the beach, golf, and extra money.
Posts: 106,832

11-03-2021, 10:04 PM	#13
wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $-1677705 VARSITY	I'll take the South Carolina ocean view over the pretentious over-the-top Georgia house that doesn't have one.
Posts: 30,865

11-03-2021, 10:27 PM	#14
Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-2131821	SC plus a half million bucks, yeah I think I could make that work. GA is cool, but I couldn't live in something like that.
Posts: 18,023

11-04-2021, 06:42 AM	#15
lawrenceRaider Here We Go Again Join Date: May 2002 Casino cash: $-1326456	There are elements of the GA home and property that I like better than the SC home, but there are also a lot of elements of the GA home that I outright hate. Taking the SC home and they money. ETA: just a straight shot down the water would put Savannah, GA in range, if I had a boat would that count in the rules for this contest? __________________
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